F-35 canopy with stealth tech diverted to Hong Kong, prompting congressional inquiry.

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A stealth canopy component for an F‑35 fighter jet was diverted to Hong Kong while en route from Australia to the United States. The U.S. House Armed Services Committee has opened a congressional inquiry into the incident.

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18 Sep 2026 · 16:07 UTC
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22 Sep 2026 · 10:55 UTC
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